Senior Software Engineer

Kitopi; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech-powered restaurant is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and a strong command of Java. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Spring Boot and Docker, while contributing to a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of food-tech by developing scalable software solutions that empower chefs and optimize kitchen operations. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and make a significant impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work policy

Close collaboration with the team

Knowledge sharing opportunities

In-person meetings in Kraków

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial software development.
• Strong communicator with problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop simple, sustainable solutions for complex problems.
• Make key technical decisions impacting the product.
• Collaborate closely with the team and stakeholders.

Skills

Java 11+

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Spring Boot

REST/JSON application integration

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Maven

GitLab

Quality assurance methodologies

Kafka

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Cloud

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

Job description

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Kitopi is the world's leading tech-powered multi-brand restaurant. With a mission to satisfy the world's appetite, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in delivery and dine-in space. We are a unicorn startup operating globally with roots in Dubai, but the Tech Talent Team is based in Kraków, Poland.

As a leading food-tech business, Kitopi's growth has been largely fueled by innovative and scalable software solutions. Our kitchens are powered by our proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. Looking ahead, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will be central to our continued reinvention of the food industry.

We are building a platform that empowers chefs with data-driven insights to optimize recipes and costs. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (7+ years in Java) who understands business needs and can develop simple, sustainable solutions for complex problems. You will have a significant impact on our product by making key technical decisions and inspiring the team with your ideas and approach.

The ideal candidate:

• has at least 7 years of experience in commercial software development
• is a problem solver with a broad solution toolkit
• is a strong communicator, leveraging direct communication for efficiency
• has a deep sense of ownership, capable of leading discovery and delivering solutions
• can work autonomously and as an effective team player
• feels accountable for deliverables
• can define trade-offs and justify efforts
• has practical experience applying agile methodologies
• recognizes as a T-shaped specialist or Product Engineer

Apply if you have solid experience with:

• Java 11+ (we work with the latest versions)
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Spring Boot
• Application integration with REST/JSON and messaging
• Relational and non-relational databases
• Tools supporting software development (Maven, GitLab)
• Quality assurance methodologies (tests, code reviews, CI/CD)
• Diagnosing and resolving production issues
• Kafka

Technologies We Use (consider your skills in these or related areas):

• Event-driven architecture
• Confluent Schema Registry
• Docker, Kubernetes
• AWS Cloud
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch

Joining Kitopi means:

• Working in the Tech Hub located in Kraków, Poland, contributing to elevating our software solutions
• Engaging in close collaboration and in-person meetings
• Enjoying a flexible hybrid work policy
• Managing your time and priorities effectively
• Sharing knowledge and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills in both Polish and English

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